July 4, 2026 Daily / 58A / 5 letters
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Ship back? NYT Crossword Clue
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STERN
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Why This Answer Fits
STERN is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Ship back?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 58A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: STERN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- STERN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 58A.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Ship back?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 58A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 58A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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